Winner of the Van Cliburn Competition and the Grand Prix Clara Haskil, Russian Bach specialist Evgeni Koroliov was deeply inspired by Glenn Gould's playing yet he offers a more lyrical approach, with fine legato phrasing. The audience present at the Gewandhaus (Leipzig Bach Festival, June 2008) are obviously enthralled by the artistry evident in his breathtaking and dramatic interpretation of these 30 challenging variations, which constantly illuminate the inner order of Bach's colossal opus.